Game Boy Color · Platformer
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | David A. Palmer Productions |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Gex |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko is a platformer released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, developed by David A. Palmer Productions and published by Eidos Interactive.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.
It is part of the Gex series; on the GBC you can also try Gex: Enter the Gecko. The series also appears on other systems with Gex (PS1) and Gex (3DO). David A. Palmer Productions also made Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy, Commander Keen and Men in Black 2: The Series for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko cheats & codes
12 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 010450DC |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 01094EDC |
| Max Feet | 01FFAFDC |
| Max Butterflies | 01FF68DC |
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko FAQ
When did Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko come out on the GBC?
Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko?
It was developed by David A. Palmer Productions and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko multiplayer?
No. Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko is a single-player game.
How long does Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko take to play?
As a platformer, Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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